Associate in Science in Social Work and Human Services for Transfer (AS-T)
This degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transition to a California State University. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of social work through the study of legal and ethical issues, theories of practice and human behavior, history of social welfare and current policies. Students will acquire skills in critical thinking, case planning, crisis intervention, theory-based assessment, working knowledge of community resources and experience in a human services agency.
Programs Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the historical evolution of social welfare policies and the social work profession, recognizing key milestones and influential figures.
- Students will be able to analyze how historic and contemporary social welfare policies affect vulnerable populations, how social conditions contribute to their vulnerability, and how these policies affect social justice and human rights.
- Identify the legal, ethical, and professional responsibilities associated with social work service delivery as demonstrated through class discussions, assignments, and work experience.
Transfer & Career Opportunities
This Associate in Arts in Human Services for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for Social Work for all CSU campuses. Students planning to transfer to institutions other than the CSU are encouraged to consult ASSIST.org and a COS counselor for program planning and course selection. Most common career opportunities with a baccalaureate degree include social worker, government agencies such as child welfare services, hospital social work, criminal justice system, crisis management, substance abuse, aging services among many others.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL EDUCATION AND SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS | 34 | |
California-General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) | ||
| REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES | 22-23 | |
| BIOL 020 | Frontiers in Biology * | 4 |
| or BIOL 030 | Human Anatomy | |
| or BIOL 031 | Human Physiology | |
| HSRV 012 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| or HSRV 120 | Introduction to Social Welfare | |
| HSRV 124 | Human Services Field Work Seminar † | 1 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics * | 3-4 |
| or BUS 020 | Business Statistics | |
| or SSCI 025 | Statistics - Social Sciences | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology * | 3 |
| SOC 001 | Introduction to Sociology * | 3 |
| ECON 040 | Principles of Microeconomics * | 3 |
| or ECON 050 | Principles of Macroeconomics | |
| WEXP 193HS | Human Services Field Work Experience † | 2 |
| + | ||
| RESTRICTED ELECTIVES: Select two courses (6 units) | 6 | |
| CHLD 042 | Child, Family, and Community * | 3 |
| COMM 009 | Intercultural Communication * | 3 |
| ETHN 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies and Social Justice Studies * | 3 |
| HIST 017 | People of the US to 1877 * | 3 |
| or HIST 018 | People of the US from 1865 | |
| PSYC 034 | Abnormal Psychology * | 3 |
| PSYC 080 | Introduction to Lifespan Psychology * | 3 |
| + | ||
| ELECTIVES | 10-17 | |
| Select additional transferrable courses numbered 1-199 to achieve 60 units. The Social Sciences Division recommends additional courses be selected from the following: | ||
| HSRV 122 | Practices in Human Services/Social Work | 3 |
| HSRV 121 | Interviewing | 5 |
| HSRV 101 | Group Design and Leadership | 4 |
| HSRV 102 | Drug and Alcohol Treatment | 3 |
| HSRV 104 | Issues in Family Violence | 3 |
| = | ||
| TOTAL | 60 | |
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Course(s) meets General Education requirement and 13-19 units may be double counted for Cal-GETC.
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Courses are co-requisite to each other.